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Escalation of Tensions between the Teutonic Knights and Lithuania (1409)

Type Event Region Europe Time 1409

In 1409 a Samogitian uprising against the Teutonic Knights drew open Polish and Lithuanian support, diplomacy collapsed, and tensions escalated sharp…

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  1. 1409Samogitia · SamogitiaLocal people in Samogitia rose against Teutonic Knights rule over the newly converted region, and the uprising quickly gained support from the Polish–Lithuanian alliance.
  2. 1409Marienburg · Teutonic StateGrand Master Ulrich von Jungingen summoned knights and Western European crusaders at the Marienburg headquarters, accusing Poland–Lithuania of breaking the peace; negotiations failed and the shadow of total war hung over northeastern Europe.

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